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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I posted in the older kids forum and then the health forum, but several people suggested that I post here. A few people have suggested that DD may be ADHD inattentive type -- I'm actually hoping to hear that this is not atypical behavior.  But I'm curious what people with experience with ADHD-1 think.  This is basically what I posted, with a few clarifications

My almost 14 year old DD takes forever to do everything - from getting dressed to taking a shower, practicing her instrument, to doing homework (and no, this is not a new thing). She is very bright and gets all A's in honors courses, but it takes her twice as long has her friends. She literally does homework ALL weekend long and every night until like 10-11pm. She rarely has time for friends/social life because of it. She is not allowed to watch TV or have "screen time" on her computer during the week except for homework (although I'm sure she's sneaking in texts or internet time). She's easily distracted and procrastinates a lot. Is this unusual? She makes me crazy! I'm happy to take suggestions....

I just want to note that the homework is not too hard - it just takes a long time!
And also, I asked her over the weekend whether it bothers her that it takes her so long - and she said not really - although I know it bothers her that she doesn't have time for friends.  She has told me more than once that she just doesn't work like me (I am type A and hurry to get everything done on my to-do list so I can enjoy my free time afterwards - although somehow, I never end up with the free time - I'm constantly on the go...)
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She may just have slow processing speed and not ADHD.  But slow processing is very commonly found with ADHD.  Please get her evaluated.  Since she is 14, you may want to do it now rather than later bc with ADHD, she can get additional time on standardized tests like the PSAT and SAT and it sounds like she needs it.  Also, with an ADHD  diagnosis she can get a 504 so she is not spending her entire weekend doing homework.  Many kids with ADHD can get shortened assignments and/or help with executive functioning.

Good luck![/quote]

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